East Carolina University Courses

The AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care

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This five-week course provides an introduction to the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. Through course materials, including suggested readings, online discussions and reflections, podcasts, videos, and self-assessment quizzes, participants will gain a better understanding of the AACN model, so they can apply it to various areas of practice. Although the course is somewhat self-paced, participants are encouraged to complete course modules and assignments in a timely manner according to the course calendar.The course requires the purchase of the book: Hardin, S. R., & Kaplow, R. (2017). Synergy for clinical excellence: The AACN synergy model for patient care. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. OBJECTIVESUpon completion of this course, participants will be able to:Explain the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.Discuss potential applications of the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.Examine current practice relative to the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. Target Audience: Nurses, health care personnel.

Caring Science, Mindful Practice

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This course provides tools to help caring professionals enhance professional caring practices in everyday work environments. Learners will be introduced to Watson’s Caring Science. Exploration and learning related to key concepts will be supported through the introduction of mindfulness practice, reflective narrative, and contemplative art. Asynchronous discussion, moderated by a team of educators knowledgeable in Caring Science, will provide a forum for ongoing interaction and discovery among participants during each eight-week class session. Participants who complete all of the course learning modules will earn certificates of completion.Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:Explain Watson’s 10 Caritas Processes.Describe how mindfulness practice might be useful in supporting deepened understanding and practice of Caring Science.Provide professional examples that illustrate Watson’s 10 Caritas.Provide professional examples that illustrate Transpersonal Caring Moments.Discuss how Watson’s Caritas Consciousness Touchstones for Cultivating Love might be useful in everyday professional caring practice.Teaching strategies include:Course-specific reading materials in either print and/or online formatsAsynchronous online postings and discussion boardsOnline reflective journalingMultimedia presentations as appropriate in the online settingTopical areas include:Mindfulness and cultivating understanding of Watson’s Theory of CaringOverview of Watson’s TheoryThich Nhat Hanh’s 5 mindfulness trainingsTranspersonal Caring MomentsThe 10 CaritasCaritas Consciousness Touchstones for Cultivating LoveThis class will be pass/fail. Students earning 80% of the total points available in the course will receive a passing grade and earn the corresponding certificate of completion.Required textbook:Sitzman, K., Watson, J. (2014). Caring Science, Mindful Practice. New York, New York: Springer Publishing.